At today’s press conference ahead of the Canaries’ FA Cup fourth round tie at home to Luton Town on Saturday, Hughton said: “Kei Kamara is a player we’ve made enquiries about, but as far as anything more than that it is all I can tell you. He is one of lots of players we have enquired about. Some reach the public domain, you expect it these days, but generally 99% of what is in the media has no fact. Any progress or not will take place behind–the-scenes. All I will say is it’s an enquiry and that is the process which goes on week in, week out. If and when there is any definite news we’ll get it to you.”

Sky Sports claimed last night that the Canaries had made a bid for the 28-year-old, who has a good scoring record with his Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City.

Kamara is one of three players to score nine or more goals in each of the last three seasons and is thought to be in the last year of his contract with the MLS, who own the rights for the players.

Born in Sierra Leone, Kamara emigrated to the United States as a teenager and has spent the last eight years playing for various professional clubs, with Kansas securing his services from Houston Dynamo in 2009.

A full international for Sierra Leone with 14 appearances and two goals to his name, he had a trial with Stoke City in December but was not offered a deal.

Hughton refused to be drawn on a reported interest in QPR’s Scottish international Jamie Mackie, and the City boss was also tight-lipped regarding progress on potential moves for Celtic’s Gary Hooper and Swansea’s Danny Graham.

“They are names that got into the public domain and sometimes it is difficult to stop that. We are where we are on the (Hooper) one,” he said. “We are speaking about a player that is not our player. People now know what the facts are. Yes, there was a bid put in. The rest we will have to wait and see. Regarding anything that does get out we can’t control that. What I can control is what I tell you now. Anything we try to do is done in the best way and very much club-to-club. With him (Graham), it is similar to what I have just said, we try to do as much as possible in the appropriate way and that is another one that has made the public domain.”

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Just seen that Becchio has put in a formal transfer request, confirmed by Warnock. Apparently it's because 2 foreign clubs are interested in him, but we do seem to love them Leeds players...

Better service overall not just one occasion. Quite worrying that CH is "interested" in a striker who complained when a goal that blatantly went in off his arm was disallowed. Maybe his record isn't down to service, after all, but poor eyesight!

We seem to be gitting a lot of new names on here these days. Dawnt anybooby work any more ? Wonder whats appened to that bookie blooke, and the taxi driver. Someone called Dissaster seems to have disappeared too

Christ there's more characters on here than in a Charles Dickens novel. You've got Steady On whose sole purpose is to be a catalyst for arguments, Ged Steroo the fake City supporter who berates the team at every opportunity, Liz Knott who may or may not be a girl but is simply on here to badmouth the team... I don't take anything Steady On says to heart as he is simply on here to stir things up and clearly has nothing better to do. Truth is were he to actually meet anybody chances are he'd be a meek idiot with no contribution to society - much like the other trolls. Haven't any of you got a bl**dy life or did you spend your youth hoping to one day grow up to be a keyboard warrior? This place is worse than a pantomime and you are absolutely pathetic (oh no we're not) oh yes you are...

Maybe if Celtic see we are shopping about a bit they might start to think about that nice wedge we've put down for Hooper, Ever consider that? Celtic are going to lose him, it's just a question of when they cash in. All about timing.

Well done Pink'un MORONS on picking out the one clip of him where he misses a sliding attempt and ignoring the full length clips of his goals and assists. Couldn't be bothered to do some work and look at other clips?

RICKY VAN WOLFSWINKEL (23, striker) Sporting Lisbon After a fruitful campaign last year, this goal poacher is enduring a miserable season in the capital as Sporting's fortunes plummet. Fiorentina head a list of suitors ready to rescue him. More from BBC - How much do we reckon,RICKY VAN WOLFSWINKEL (23, striker) Sporting Lisbon After a fruitful campaign last year, this goal poacher is enduring a miserable season in the capital as Sporting's fortunes plummet. Fiorentina head a list of suitors ready to rescue him. More from BBC - How much do we reckon?

Why go to American league, its rubbish, our lower divisions are much better! I would defiantly try the really lower leagues and give that acle lad a chance, just had a look 13 in 4, one to keep an eye on I think! At no cost!

IAGO ASPAS (25, forward) Celta Vigo
Vicente del Bosque plans to call up him for Spain, with the local boy enjoying a stellar debut top-flight campaign.
His £8.2m buyout clause has alerted a host of clubs in Spain and England.
The above from the BBC website - he scored 25 goals last season, but only 8 so far this.

Malaga, I don't think the service has been that bad this season, I think it's more to do with Holt drifting wide as part of the lone striker role, which I remember Morison doing last season, therefore I'd go with your first point in saying maybe adjust the tactics and get more bodies in the box. As for Hooper I don't think it was ever truly on the cards, I guess there is more business to be done as yet though.

GTB, that song may as well be youtube's national anthem, it's in sooo many videos it's unbearable. More important matters though, your name is terrifying, you could make it worse though as a new unbearable no-life has joined the ranks. You could be Gedward the Steadied On Bookie

Steady on is equally as infuriating as Ged, the bookie and snot put together, he is actually rude! As for Kamara I like the pace, the speed of foot work and the guy can jump, if he scores 5 goals in the rest of the season and doesnt cost much then he could be just what we need to stay afloat, I cant see Morrow getting 5 or sadly Jacko so worth a punt I say if we can find a home (wolves) for one of ours.

If you go to youtube and search for 'Kei Kamara' the first that comes up is a video of his 2011-12 (I tried to post the link but got ethered). Looks a decent prospect, scoring with both feet and his head. Strangely it seemed to me to be more that 9 goals, but I could not be bothered to count them Whether that talent will translate to the EPL is another question.

Oh by the way steady on, Chris Wood signed for Leicester for 1m, his wages are around the championship average because he is young, hardly billionaire prices is it, and he has scored 6 goals in 4 games at 21 yrs old, so, hintity-hinthint dufus, get your facts straight, do your research, grow up, oh and of course, get real moron.

EDP are clearly trying to create discussion by posting that video. True, horrendous miss but I looked on YouTube yesterday when I heard the news and found a compilation of his goals in MLS. He may prove a good buy (cue gasps of astonishment!).

Quite right on all accounts MBA. One thing that worries me about Kamara is his qualities being accentuated by poor opposition in the MLS, would be a big step from there to the physical nature and pace of the premier league. On the flipside of that though he could thrive on the challenge and be a success.

Good Morning All
We are certainly barking up the wrong tree on this one, especially at this time of the season. We need players who are used to the rigours of the English Leagues and don't need time to acclimatise. Surely there are players around in Championship, even Division One ( or the European equivalents ) who can do a job. We need to stay up this season, then build in the next campaign. We've done it before, Trevor Hockey, Deon Dublin, etc and can do it again!!
Survival is the key, OTBC.

I think steady on is purely making the point that each time a transfer rumour is aired, some fans seem to take it as gospel and use it as a stick to beat up CH or DM. Its all just media doing their job - filling up pagesairwavesweb pages. I'll worry about the next signing when I see them sitting in the press room at CR.

A wild animal trapped would lash out, one in a zoo tends to be more tamed due to its contact with its keepers. Strange, strange person. looks like its Steady on who is right though and the rest are all wrong!

Haha, Brewer. Clearly we do not have the mental strength possessed by the mighty Steady On, and only he has achieved suitable quantities of 'real' to truly work this one out. But I'm guessing it's a complicated insult referencing perhaps the American band? Meh, I fear we must go forth and take the advisories which the mighty Steady On once inscribed in one of his many leather bound books, which went, eloquently, "Do your research."

Wolfswinkel played for Vitesse Arnhem and FC Utrecht in the Netherlands before moving to Portugal for 2011-12 season. Must be someone else with a wonderful name - perhaps it was that well known Spanish striker, Lobodick.

They`ve "double yolked" your comments, ScotCan! Did that Wolfswinkel play in Switzerland until recently, or am I thinking of somebody else with a great name!? I heard a rumour locally that Tommy Dack, 42, of Norton Subcourse Colts, is interesting us. Scored 12 goals in his 26 loyal years in the Chedgrave Champions` League. Btw, La Snott, I hear that 1p5wich are chasing Jason King, just for his "Walky`s Tash".

Whoa, hold yew hard bor! Look look, our feeder club has come up trumps again with yet another player possibly available! Becchio wants a move, let him join the other ex White Rose immigrants we have and that will be half of Leeds Utd. promoted to the Premier Division, the only way they will get there!

RICKY VAN WOLFSWINKEL (23, striker) Sporting Lisbon After a fruitful campaign last year, this goal poacher is enduring a miserable season in the capital as Sporting's fortunes plummet. Fiorentina head a list of suitors ready to rescue him. More from BBC - How much do we reckon,RICKY VAN WOLFSWINKEL (23, striker) Sporting Lisbon After a fruitful campaign last year, this goal poacher is enduring a miserable season in the capital as Sporting's fortunes plummet. Fiorentina head a list of suitors ready to rescue him. More from BBC - How much do we reckon?

We are all unique, thats what makes discussion interesting. If we were all the same and agreed on each topic and comments made, the the articles on here would contain but one comment each. Regardless of where we decide to live, are we allowed to voice our views, even if they do not meet with everyones approval and location requirements.

Is it moaning, or maybe just opinions and a small amount of realism? The banter and tongue in cheek comments are needed in times of stress and disbelief and at times when theres no real concrete news bring a smile to my face, that cant be so bad can it.

Leeds are back in the pickture again I sea, They have a very good player, who uses his LEFT foot, and can get balls into the bix for the likes of Holt. His name is Drury. Maybe we could swap him with Snodgrass and a bite of cash!

Oh dear. I hope this is just a come work out with us kind of thing rather than a serious assessment for purchase. MLS while it has come on in recent years, is not Championship level football. Look closer to home please !

As I said yesterday when this news first broke on Sky NCFC are fast becoming the laughing stock of English football. Wherever did they drag this latest target from. Look at the video Hughton if you need any excuse to withdraw the offer.

Steady On, re your 2 posts, it's not a 'story' you seem to think it's solely paper talk, whereas Hughton confirmed our interest and an enquiry had been made. And also, it's not a matter of fans acting like '5 year old little girls' it's a window full of debate, anxiety and comparison. It's only natural to feel a degree of anxiety when the teams around you have bolstered and strengthened their squad, and I must say it's unusual that it's been well over 3 weeks of the window and we don't seem close with anyone, considering last season on a smaller budget in a healthier position we had Howson signed soon in the window.

Suprised the Stew is missing me. I read the comments every night, but having supported City from the Ron Saunders days do not feel it necessary to make comments on the Crystal Ball guesswork of some of the writers, but nevertheless enjoy reading the comments. Reckon we still need another keeper though, Sandy Kennon available!

Steady On, you're being pretty dull, I never said our rivals have strengthened 'massively' I said they have bolstered and strengthened. But okay, our rivals, around us we have Sunderland, particularly big signing in N'Diaye, West Ham signing Joe Cole, Newcastle with their multiple signings, and then mainly QPR in the bottom 3 also making signings. Also, yes it is a different window but the only way in we can compare them is to compare how healthy we were last season compared to this, and also what we have to lose. To say 'what should we do re-sign Howson' is a completely nothing point, the only reason we need to make additions is to improve the quality particularly in forward positions, and given how we've struggled in this winter-term and also our striker's injuries, it would have made sense to do the business early to make that player available for selection. And please, don't embarrass yourself by deliberately misquoting me.

April 1st about right, Oz. Any truth that our Assistant Manager, Bewilderwood, is in Australia running his eye over Michael "Kojak" Theoklitos? We are a bit light on goalies. Algarve, we`d be better off with a Championship striker with form (Murray, Austin, Wood - too late!) than some guy holidaying in the States. Be after Beckham next. MY GOD!!!!!

Steady On, clearly a different one to you. In the world where I live there were early deals for the strikers: Chamakh - West Ham, Wellington Paulista - West Ham, Demba Ba - Chelsea, Daniel Sturridge - Liverpool, Angelo Henriquez - Wigan, Chris Wood - Leicester. As well as moves in the middle of January such as Remy to QPR, I have no need to 'get real' as I believe I'm as real as needs be, but you may need to get your facts straight.

I can feel my IQ dropping as I speak to this person, therefore for my own health I'll try detract from the subject... United paying 15m for Zaha, he looked good when he played against us but surely they're paying over the odds there?

The point i'm trying to put across is that certain sections of our support turn into a bunch of 5 year old girls during the transfer window and should check themselves out because they aren't helping matters and look completely pathetic. I didn't want to say it, but some of you are acting like Leeds fans.

Is it wrong that I spend longer reading the comments than the actual articles these days?! Worrying video song choice... do we know the code? It's not about the salary, it's all about reality and making some noise? Well, one more week to go so let's see what happens...

MLS player salaries are public information, try searching the same. At 210,00 Dollars per year, he is one of the highest paid in the league outside of likes of Beck's and Keane. While Im sure City can meet his money expectations, if he was Prem League or Championship standard, he would not be throwing himself at balls in Kansas. Dont think we are looking in the right places if there is any credability to the story.

Don't get me wrong, spanishcanary, I would rather have Hooper or Graham any day. My post was more a comment on the EDP's choice of video. Clearly his reputation is built around that miss but every player has an off day. Besides, if he get's better service in the PL, his ratio might improve. Anyway, it's all speculation at the moment.

No thanks to Becchio. Similar to Morison really. At least this Kamara looks to have some sort of pace and strength and should be cheap as he's nearing the end of his contract. Need another though - Mackie would be very good if we can persuade QPR and him

That was last window, this is THIS window. You can't compare them in the slightest the world has moved on? Are you suggesting we sign Howson again? Please give examples how our rivals have strengthened massively against us? No-one has signed anyone yet because this is what happens every year in this window

steady on, steady on.Mr Kamara is an unknown in these parts, butNCFC's record of getting strikers recently is not setting the world on fire.and with our feeder club up north about to sell their striker; can you guess what I am thinking will happen.

Billy is quite right. Most of the clubs who are in danger have strengthened their squads, some quite significantly (QPR for instance have added an forward with good goalscoring pedigree). Therein may lie our fate?

Oh my word you are literally too stupid to talk to. I'm not saying we should be signing those players, I was proving that teams can buy strikers early on in the window after you said "In what world do you live where anyone can sign a striker early in the transfer window? Doesn't happen." You're embarrassing yourself!

Yeah I think Woods is a great buy for 1m too, Scot. Thought Hughton may have been interested in him since he loaned him at Birmingham too. Also great business by Malky to sign Frazier Campbell for only 650,000.

Don't think i've said anything that controversial. Just facts. Not my fault if people lash out at our management because they are too impatient to look up facts or acting on impulse. Like an animal in a zoo.

Butland is now down at £3.5m as Birmingham want to sell, should we? perhaps we could get Green back too then we could go into business as the go to club when you need a well trained keeper. webuyanykeeper.com

Seven days left and counting.....and so far one goalkeeper. Glad to see that at least the club does have its sights set further afield than than Celtic Park! I wonder if we have wasted too much time chasing the proverbial rainbow in Scotland? If we don't land a proven goalscorer by 1 Feb the writing is on the wall. But even if we do manage to get someone of note, Hughton will need to adjust the tactics to support him and give him the kind of service he likes and thrives on. Hasn't happened this season with Holt has it?

I suggest that he leaves the monkey-suit in Kansas City, that's going to go down like a lead balloon with Mark Clattenburg. Look on the bright side, he may be an economy-priced Mario Balotelli looking at some of his celebtrations, especially the one where the "trust catcher" guy walks away from him.

Hi Cov, 61 goals in 8 seasons in the MSL, its hardly inspiring stuff given the quality of that league? 7.6 goals per season against semi retired pro,s and lower league quality defenders.
I would go for that Acle United lad?

I'm on a similar line to blackdog2 here, except I think it's a conspiracy. We all know this is the only way that Yorkshire based club will get into the Premier. Next up is a take over bid from Ken Bates and we'll have Colin as manager. Oh dear, what have I stumbled upon ?

Steady On seems to have an obsession with weak-mindedness. Maybe it`s a sign of.....There`s no need to get personal because City fans have a little "moan" on these boards. As spanishcanary says, it`s about discussion - which certainly is NOT for the weak-minded, Steady On. Save vitriol for the trolls, not fellow fans! Switch off the Irony bypass equipment. OTBC.